Curing Cocktails

Seasons are changing, the temperatures are dropping, and the cold and flu season are on the rise. When I have a cold, nothing beats it like daily doses of vitamin C, rest, lots of water, tea, and late night cure cocktails. So, here’s two of my favorite bedtime cocktails when I’m feeling a bit under the weather:

The Hot Toddy

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Ingredients:

1 cup water

Optional: 5 cloves

Optional: 1 stick cinnamon

Optional: 1 piece star anise

1 tablespoon black tea

1 tablespoon honey

2 ounces whiskey (or dark rum or brandy)

1 wedge lemon

Directions: Combine your water and spices in a pot and bring to a boil. Add tea and steep for four minutes. Add honey and then your liquor of choice. Squeeze a lemon and enjoy!